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November 10, 2017

Style Magazine "GQ Gentlemen’s Quarterly" chooses the “GQ Men of the Year 2017”

Photo: Award winner “Influencer of the Year” Johannes Huebl poses backstage at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2017 at Komische Oper on November 9, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for GQ. Copyright © 2017 Getty Images. Image provided by GQ.

Berlin, November 9, 2017. At the Comic Opera in Berlin this evening, the German “GQ Gentlemen’s Quarterly” style magazine handed out the 19th “GQ Men of the Year Awards.” At the festive gala, honors were awarded in ten categories to leading personalities.

Some 850 invited guests enjoyed the awards ceremony.

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October 28, 2017

International Press Institute (IPI) urges India Government to withdraw a Controversial Ordinance

Photo: Participants at an event to mark the World Press Freedom Day at Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland. United Nations, Geneva. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré.

Vienna, Austria, Oct 27, 2017 — The government of the Indian state of Rajasthan must reverse an ordinance, which, in the absence of a government-sanctioned criminal investigation, bars the media from covering allegations of wrongdoing involving public officials. This was stated today by the International Press Institute (IPI) in letters sent to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

The ordinance requires courts and law enforcement agencies to obtain government approval before investigating public officials, judges, and magistrates for alleged wrongdoing committed in the course of carrying out public duties.

Here are the excerpts from the letter —

Oct 27, 2017

Mr. Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
South Block
New Delhi
India.

Dear Prime Minister,

The International Press Institute (IPI) is deeply concerned by the issuance of an ordinance under the Constitution of India by the Governor of the State of Rajasthan, amending the Criminal Laws Act of the State, on the advice of the Government of Rajasthan.

The ordinance, which claims to protect public servants, judges and magistrates facing “false” allegations of corruption and criminality, prohibits the media from publishing any report on such allegations, even when accompanied by evidence, until an appropriate authority of the Government has considered the complaints and given sanction for the initiation of prosecution proceedings.

The concerned authority has been given a time limit of six months to take a decision on whether to prosecute or not to prosecute. Until then, media outlets are completely prohibited from writing any details on the allegations ……………..

IPI strongly condemns the gagging of the press through this ordinance. The measure, signed by the Governor of Rajasthan on the advice of the Government of Rajasthan, violates Art. 19 of the Indian Constitution, which enshrines freedom of expression …………….

Eminent jurists, journalists and journalist organisations as well as senior political leaders have strongly opposed the ordinance and have called for its immediate withdrawal …………..

Mr. Prime Minister, you recounted recently how you had participated in the political struggle against the censorship of newspapers during the Emergency which was in force in India between 1975 and 1977. In this same spirit, IPI calls upon you to intervene with the Government of Rajasthan, and direct the state Government to immediately negate the ordinance through the Constitutional route, and withdraw the bill now under consideration by the State Assembly.

Such an action would demonstrate your commitment to freedom of the press, and would ensure that acts of corruption and criminality are not shielded behind the curtain of censorship.

Yours sincerely,

Barbara Trionfi
Executive Director
International Press Institute

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The editor of GlobalGiants.Com, incidentally, is a member of the International Press Institute (IPI).

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October 18, 2017

Diwali Greetings

Happy Diwali 2017 !!

May the festival of lights brighten up your days and bring you happiness, success, and good health.

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October 8, 2017

Canada’s Brooklyn Moors presented with the Longines Prize for Elegance at the 47th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Montréal

Photo: Montréal, Canada, October 6, 2017 — As the Official Partner and Timekeeper of the 47th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships held in Montréal, Canada, Longines presented its Prize for Elegance to Canadian gymnast Brooklyn Moors for her outstanding grace and charisma displayed throughout the individual all-around competition. Image provided by & Copyright © Longines Watch Company.

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October 5, 2017

92 COUNTRIES IN COMPETITION FOR 2017 FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM OSCAR

Photo: Spencer Averick, Oscar nominee, and guest arrive on the red carpet of The 89th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Photographer: Mike Baker. Image provided by and copyright © A.M.P.A.S.

Photo: Olivia Culpo arrives on the red carpet at The 89th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Photographer: Michael Yada. Image provided by and copyright © A.M.P.A.S.

Photo: Priyanka Chopra arrives on the red carpet of The 89th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Photographer: Michael Yada. Image provided by and copyright © A.M.P.A.S.

LOS ANGELES, CA - A record 92 countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 90th Academy Awards. Haiti, Honduras, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mozambique, Senegal and Syria are first-time entrants.

The 2017 submissions are:

• Afghanistan, “A Letter to the President,” Roya Sadat, director;
• Albania, “Daybreak,” Gentian Koçi, director;
• Algeria, “Road to Istanbul,” Rachid Bouchareb, director;
• Argentina, “Zama,” Lucrecia Martel, director;
• Armenia, “Yeva,” Anahit Abad, director;
• Australia, “The Space Between,” Ruth Borgobello, director;
• Austria, “Happy End,” Michael Haneke, director;
• Azerbaijan, “Pomegranate Orchard,” Ilgar Najaf, director;
• Bangladesh, “The Cage,” Akram Khan, director;
• Belgium, “Racer and the Jailbird,” Michaël R. Roskam, director;
• Bolivia, “Dark Skull,” Kiro Russo, director;
• Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Men Don’t Cry,” Alen Drljević, director;
• Brazil, “Bingo - The King of the Mornings,” Daniel Rezende, director;
• Bulgaria, “Glory,” Petar Valchanov, Kristina Grozeva, directors;
• Cambodia, “First They Killed My Father,” Angelina Jolie, director;
• Canada, “Hochelaga, Land of Souls,” François Girard, director;
• Chile, “A Fantastic Woman,” Sebastián Lelio, director;
• China, “Wolf Warrior 2,” Wu Jing, director;
• Colombia, “Guilty Men,” Iván D. Gaona, director;
• Costa Rica, “The Sound of Things,” Ariel Escalante, director;
• Croatia, “Quit Staring at My Plate,” Hana JuÅ¡ić, director;
• Czech Republic, “Ice Mother,” Bohdan Sláma, director;
• Denmark, “You Disappear,” Peter Schønau Fog, director;
• Dominican Republic, “Woodpeckers,” Jose Maria Cabral, director;
• Ecuador, “Alba,” Ana Cristina Barragán, director;
• Egypt, “Sheikh Jackson,” Amr Salama, director;
• Estonia, “November,” Rainer Sarnet, director;
• Finland, “Tom of Finland,” Dome Karukoski, director;
• France, “BPM (Beats Per Minute),” Robin Campillo, director;
• Georgia, “Scary Mother,” Ana Urushadze, director;
• Germany, “In the Fade,” Fatih Akin, director;
• Greece, “Amerika Square,” Yannis Sakaridis, director;
• Haiti, “Ayiti Mon Amour,” Guetty Felin, director;
• Honduras, “Morazán,” Hispano Durón, director;
• Hong Kong, “Mad World,” Wong Chun, director;
• Hungary, “On Body and Soul,” Ildikó Enyedi, director;
• Iceland, “Under the Tree,” Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, director;
• India, “Newton,” Amit V Masurkar, director;
• Indonesia, “Turah,” Wicaksono Wisnu Legowo, director;
• Iran, “Breath,” Narges Abyar, director;
• Iraq, “Reseba - The Dark Wind,” Hussein Hassan, director;
• Ireland, “Song of Granite,” Pat Collins, director;
• Israel, “Foxtrot,” Samuel Maoz, director;
• Italy, “A Ciambra,” Jonas Carpignano, director;
• Japan, “Her Love Boils Bathwater,” Ryota Nakano, director;
• Kazakhstan, “The Road to Mother,” Akhan Satayev, director;
• Kenya, “Kati Kati,” Mbithi Masya, director;
• Kosovo, “Unwanted,” Edon Rizvanolli, director;
• Kyrgyzstan, “Centaur,” Aktan Arym Kubat, director;
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic, “Dearest Sister,” Mattie Do, director;
• Latvia, “The Chronicles of Melanie,” Viestur Kairish, director;
• Lebanon, “The Insult,” Ziad Doueiri, director;
• Lithuania, “Frost,” Sharunas Bartas, director;
• Luxembourg, “Barrage,” Laura Schroeder, director;
• Mexico, “Tempestad,” Tatiana Huezo, director;
• Mongolia, “The Children of Genghis,” Zolbayar Dorj, director;
• Morocco, “Razzia,” Nabil Ayouch, director;
• Mozambique, “The Train of Salt and Sugar,” Licinio Azevedo, director;
• Nepal, “White Sun,” Deepak Rauniyar, director;
• Netherlands, “Layla M.,” Mijke de Jong, director;
• New Zealand, “One Thousand Ropes,” Tusi Tamasese, director;
• Norway, “Thelma,” Joachim Trier, director;
• Pakistan, “Saawan,” Farhan Alam, director;
• Palestine, “Wajib,” Annemarie Jacir, director;
• Panama, “Beyond Brotherhood,” Arianne Benedetti, director;
• Paraguay, “Los Buscadores,” Juan Carlos Maneglia, Tana Schembori, directors;
• Peru, “Rosa Chumbe,” Jonatan Relayze, director;
• Philippines, “Birdshot,” Mikhail Red, director;
• Poland, “Spoor,” Agnieszka Holland, Kasia Adamik, directors;
• Portugal, “Saint George,” Marco Martins, director;
• Romania, “Fixeur,” Adrian Sitaru, director;
• Russia, “Loveless,” Andrey Zvyagintsev, director;
• Senegal, “Félicité,” Alain Gomis, director;
• Serbia, “Requiem for Mrs. J.,” Bojan Vuletic, director;
• Singapore, “Pop Aye,” Kirsten Tan, director;
• Slovakia, “The Line,” Peter Bebjak, director;
• Slovenia, “The Miner,” Hanna A. W. Slak, director;
• South Africa, “The Wound,” John Trengove, director;
• South Korea, “A Taxi Driver,” Jang Hoon, director;
• Spain, “Summer 1993,” Carla Simón, director;
• Sweden, “The Square,” Ruben Östlund, director;
• Switzerland, “The Divine Order,” Petra Volpe, director;
• Syria, “Little Gandhi,” Sam Kadi, director;
• Taiwan, “Small Talk,” Hui-Chen Huang, director;
• Thailand, “By the Time It Gets Dark,” Anocha Suwichakornpong, director;
• Tunisia, “The Last of Us,” Ala Eddine Slim, director;
• Turkey, “Ayla: The Daughter of War,” Can Ulkay, director;
• Ukraine, “Black Level,” Valentyn Vasyanovych, director;
• United Kingdom, “My Pure Land,” Sarmad Masud, director;
• Uruguay, “Another Story of the World,” Guillermo Casanova, director;
• Venezuela, “El Inca,” Ignacio Castillo Cottin, director;
• Vietnam, “Father and Son,” Luong Dinh Dung, director.

Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

The 90th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

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October 1, 2017

OMEGA unveils Seamaster Diver 300M “Commander’s Watch” celebrating the Rank and Regalia of James Bond

At a special event in London, OMEGA unveiled the Seamaster Diver 300M “Commander’s Watch” Limited Edition, a new timepiece that celebrates the rank and regalia of James Bond.

“James Bond is a character with a lot of depth and intrigue. We were fascinated by his connection to the Royal Navy, which is an organisation that OMEGA also has history with, and we wanted to pay tribute to his rank as Commander,” OMEGA President and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann explained.

OMEGA has been the choice of James Bond since 1995, when the spy first wore a Seamaster watch in the film “GoldenEye”. Since then, the character and OMEGA have shared every on-screen adventure together.

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September 16, 2017

Ferrari on the Roof Terrace of Galleria Carla Sozzani, Milan, Italy

Photos: Ferrari F12tdf. Images provided by & copyright © Ferrari S.p.A.

It was a sight to behold: a metallic yellow Ferrari F12tdf sparkling in the sunlight on the roof terrace of Milan’s trend-setting Galleria Sozzani at Corso Como 10. An unusual but intriguing picture. But how did the Ferrari get there and why? The F12tdf was hoisted onto the building’s roof terrace with a crane last Monday as part of an initiative by the Italian design association ADI (Associazione per il Design Industriale) to celebrate Ferrari’s F12 berlinetta, the winner of its prestigious Compasso d’Oro Award. Introduced last year in a limited series of 799, this high performance Ferrari with its bold muscular shape was sold out before it was even publicly announced.

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September 15, 2017

ACADEMY REVEALS 2017 STUDENT ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS

Photo: Aulii Cravalho, presenter, arrives on the red carpet of The 89th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Photographer: Michael Yada. Image provided by and copyright © A.M.P.A.S.

Photo: Oscar Producer, Michael De Luca, arrives with guests on the red carpet of The 89th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Photographer: Matt Petit. Image provided by and copyright © A.M.P.A.S.

Photo: Mel Gibson, Oscar nominee, and Rosalind Ross arrive on the red carpet of The 89th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Photographer: Michael Yada. Image provided by and copyright © A.M.P.A.S.

LOS ANGELES, CA - The Academy has voted 17 students as winners of the 44th Student Academy Awards competition. This year, the Student Academy Awards competition received a total of 1,587 entries from 267 domestic and 89 international colleges and universities - which were voted by a record number of Academy members.

The winners are (listed alphabetically by film title):

Alternative (Domestic Film Schools)

• “Opera of Cruelty,” Max R. A. Fedore, New York University

Animation (Domestic Film Schools)

• “Cradle,” Devon Manney, University of Southern California
• “E-delivery,” Young Gul Cho, School of Visual Arts
• “In a Heartbeat,” Beth David and Esteban Bravo, Ringling College of Art and Design

Documentary (Domestic Film Schools)

• “Hale,” Brad Bailey, University of California, Berkeley
• “On Pointe,” Priscilla Thompson and Joy Jihyun Jeong, Columbia University
• “One Way Home,” Qingzi Fan, New York University

Narrative (Domestic Film Schools)

• “Mammoth,” Ariel Heller, University of Southern California
• “My Newphew Emmett,” Kevin Wilson, Jr., New York University
• “Who’s Who in Mycology,” Marie Dvorakova, New York University

Narrative (International Film Schools)

• “Facing Mecca,” Jan-Eric Mack, Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland)
• “Watu Wote/All of Us,” Katja Benrath, Hamburg Media School (Germany)
• “When Grey is a Colour,” Marit Weerheijm, Netherlands Film Academy (Netherlands)

Animation (International Film Schools)

• “Life Smartphone,” Chenglin Xie, China Central Academy of Fine Arts (China)

Documentary (International Film Schools)

• “Galamsey,” Johannes Preuss, Filmakademie Baden-Wurttemberg (Germany)

All Student Academy Award-winning films are eligible to compete for 2017 Oscars in the Animated Short Film or Live Action Short Film category and 2018 Oscars in the Documentary Short Subject category. Past winners have gone on to receive 57 Oscar nominations and have won or shared 11 awards.

Students will arrive in Los Angeles for a week of industry activities that will culminate in the awards ceremony on Thursday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The medal placements - gold, silver and bronze - in the seven award categories will be announced at the ceremony.

The Student Academy Awards were established in 1972 to provide a platform for emerging global talent by creating opportunities within the industry to showcase their work.

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September 4, 2017

Viktor & Rolf Show - Bread & Butter by Zalando 2017

Photo: A model walks the runway at the Viktor & Rolf show during the Bread & Butter by Zalando at B&&B Stage, arena Berlin on September 3, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. © 2017 Getty Images. Photographer: Stefan Knauer. Image provided by Zalando.

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August 21, 2017

President of India presents President’s Colours to Ladakh Scouts Battalions

Photo: The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presents the President’s Colours to Ladakh Scouts Battalions in Leh on August 21, 2017. Image provided by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India.

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August 17, 2017

Navika Sagar Parikrama - Circumnavigating The Globe on an Indian-Built Sail Boat INSV Tarini by Women Naval Officers

Photo: India Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the women officers of the Indian Navy who are due to circumnavigate the globe on the sailing vessel INSV Tarini, in New Delhi on August 16, 2017. The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba is also seen. Image provided by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India.

Photo: India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Lt. Commander P. Swathi of Navika Sagar Parikrama expedition, in New Delhi on August 16, 2017. Image provided by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India.

Navika Sagar Parikrama is a project wherein a team of women officers of the Indian Navy would circumnavigate the globe on an Indian-built sail boat INSV Tarini.

The all-women crew have trained extensively for the forthcoming voyage. They have sailed approximately 20,000 Nm onboard INSV Mhadei and Tarini as part of training, which includes two expeditions to Mauritius (in 2016 and 2017) and a voyage from Goa to Cape Town in Dec 16.

This is the first ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew. The project is considered essential towards promoting Ocean Sailing activities in the Navy while depicting Government of India’s thrust for ‘Nari Shakti’ (Women Power).

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August 7, 2017

Naga Village Chieftains call on Prime Minister Modi

Photos: A 15 member delegation from Nagaland GB Federation - a body of Gaon Burahs (village chieftains) of all the Naga villages, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on August 03, 2017. Images provided by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India.

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July 30, 2017

MISS TEEN USA 2017

Photo: Autumn Schieferstein, Miss Wyoming Teen USA 2017, competes on stage in her evening gown during the MISS TEEN USA Preliminary Competition at Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, July 28. The Miss Teen USA contestants spent the last week touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Teen USA crown in Phoenix, Arizona. Photographer: Frank L Szelwach. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization.

Photo: Baylee Ogle, Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 2017, is announced as a top 15 finalist in fashion by Sherri Hill during the opening of The MISS TEEN USA Competition at Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, July 29. The Miss Teen USA contestants have spent the last week touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Teen USA crown in Phoenix, Arizona. Photographer: Frank L Szelwach. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization.

Photo: Hannah Chisolm, Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2017, rehearses on stage at Symphony Hall in Phoenix on Thursday, July 27. The Miss Teen USA contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Teen USA crown in Phoenix, Arizona. Photographer: Patrick Prather. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization.

Photo: Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff, Miss Missouri Teen USA 2017, reacts to winning Miss Teen USA at the conclusion of the Live Stream special event from Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, July 29. The new winner will become a spokesperson for various causes alongside The Miss Universe Organization. Photographer: Patrick Prather. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization.

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“Be a Girl with a Mind,

a Woman with Attitude,

and a Lady with Class.”

— Common Saying.

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July 29, 2017

National Press Club, Washington, D.C., hosts Headliners Events on Two New Books — "Understanding Trump" and "The Smear"

• Newt Gingrich Discusses New Book “Understanding Trump” at National Press Club Headliners Event, June 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former Speaker of the House and 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich appeared at a National Press Club Headliners Event on June 16th to discuss his new book, “Understanding Trump”.

In “Understanding Trump”, Gingrich shared what he learned from more than two years helping Donald J. Trump throughout his presidential campaign, during his transition from presidential candidate to Commander in Chief, and in his first few months in office. Gingrich provided a unique perspective on how the new president’s past experience as a business leader has shaped his political agenda and approach to governing the country.

The event featured a discussion with the author, an audience question-and-answer session, and a book signing.

• Sharyl Attkisson Brings “The Smear” to a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on August 31

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former CBS News Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson, author of “The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think and How You Vote,” will appear at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on Thursday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Club’s Conference Room.

Attkisson is The New York Times bestselling author of “Stonewalled,” a five-time Emmy Award winner, and the host of “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” offered by Sinclair. She is the recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting and has reported nationally for CBS News, PBS and CNN.

In “The Smear,” Attkisson reveals the world of opposition research and the dirty tricks those in power use to influence public opinion. Spin doctors and outside interests use a tactic known as “the Smear” to blindly influence the public, she writes, noting that there is an agenda by those pushing such fabricated stories.

The event will feature a discussion with the author, an audience question-and-answer session, and a book signing. Books will also be available for purchase at the event.

Proceeds from the two events would benefit the non-profit affiliate of the Club, the National Press Club Journalism Institute, which offers innovative, practical training to journalists and communications professionals working in a rapidly-changing media environment.

The National Press Club, the world’s leading professional organization for journalists, is located on the 13th Floor of the National Press Building at 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C.

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July 18, 2017

de GRISOGONO presents New Creations — Vibrant, Radiant, Mobile, and Sensual

Photos: The Mediterranean serves as a creative backdrop to de GRISOGONO, providing the jeweller with an endless source of inspiration and expression. From the steps of the Cannes to the Eden Roc cliffs; from the shores of Capri in the Bay of Naples to the fiefdom in Sardinia. These iconic locations symbolise elegance, glamour and timelessness with the atmosphere brimming with joy, energy and colours. (Images provided by & copyright © de GRISOGONO.)

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July 7, 2017

Marc O'Polo Launches 50th Anniversary Special Edition Sweatshirt in collaboration with Robbie & Ayda Williams

Photos: English singer Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Williams during the launch of the Marc O’Polo 50th anniversary special edition sweatshirt on July 6, 2017 in Munich, Germany. Images provided by Marc O’Polo. Photos © 2017 Gisela Schober/Getty Images.

In celebration of its 50th birthday, the fashion label MARC O’POLO, founded in 1967, announced a one-of-a-kind design collaboration with pop legend Robbie Williams. The international superstar, whose affection for MARC O’POLO dates back to the early 1990s, has co-created an iconic capsule collection of logo sweatshirts in double-face knit. Robbie’s wife, Ayda, helped to design the women’s styles.

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June 12, 2017

World Oceans Day celebrated at UN Headquarters

Photo: Stilt dancers, musicians, and ritual processions came together at the UN Visitors’ Plaza in a new performance piece entitled “Ocean Calling” to mark World Oceans Day (June 8). The marine-centric work was created by artist Laura Anderson Barbata in collaboration with choreographer Chris Walker, The Brooklyn Jumbies, choreographer and dancer Mei Yamanaka, and Jarana Beat. The event was organized by the Office of the President of the General Assembly with TBA21-Academy. 08 June 2017. United Nations, New York. UN Photo/Manuel Elias.

Photo: The Ocean Conference opens with a Fijian traditional welcome ceremony. The UN Ocean Conference took place at UN headquarters in New York from 5 to 9 June 2017, coinciding with World Oceans Day (8 June). Co-chaired by Fiji and Sweden, the Conference aimed to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. 05 June 2017. United Nations, New York. UN Photo/Mark Garten.

Photo: Peter Thomson (right), President of the seventy-first session of the UN General Assembly, meets with Yoshioka Tatsuya, Co-founder and Director of Peace Boat, on the margins of the 5-9 June Ocean Conference. 07 June 2017. United Nations, New York. UN Photo/Ariana Lindquist.

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May 17, 2017

Stars walk down the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2017

Photo: SARA SAMPAIO walks the Red Carpet at Cannes, May 17, 2017. The Portuguese top model slipped into a red Zuhair Murad gown and styled it with de GRISOGONO high Jewellery white diamond earrings, ring in white gold set with white diamonds and rubies, and a white gold FLORINDA bracelet. Image provided by & Copyright © de GRISOGONO.

Photo: DEEPIKA PADUKONE walks the Red Carpet at Cannes, May 17, 2017. The Indian actress adorned a de GRISOGONO high Jewellery ring set in white diamonds with a ruby, as well as a unique pair of earrings in white gold set with white diamonds and rubies. Image provided by & Copyright © de GRISOGONO.

Photo: DEEPIKA PADUKONE walks the Red Carpet at Cannes, May 18, 2017. The Indian actress adorned High Jewellery earrings in white gold set in white diamonds, and a High Jewellery bracelet in white gold set with white diamonds and emeralds. Image provided by & Copyright © de GRISOGONO.

Photo: EMILY RATAJKOWSKI walks the Red Carpet at Cannes, May 18, 2017. The American actress and top model adorned a GOCCE pair of earrings in white gold set with white diamonds and onyx, as well as an ALLEGRA ring in white gold and ceramic set with black diamonds. Image provided by & Copyright © de GRISOGONO.

Photo: JENAYE NOHA walks the Red Carpet at Cannes, May 22, 2017. The French top model adorned High Jewellery earrings in white gold set with white diamonds and rubies, as well as a High Jewellery ring in white gold set with icy and white diamonds and rubies. Image provided by & Copyright © de GRISOGONO.

Photo: SONIA BEN AMAR at Cannes. May 25, 2017. The French model adorned ALLEGRA earrings in pink gold set white diamonds, as well as an INDIA necklace in pink gold set with opals and white diamonds. Image provided by & Copyright © de GRISOGONO.

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May 13, 2017

Miss USA 2017 Contestants in Las Vegas, Nevada

Photo: Miss USA 2017 Runner-Up and Miss New Jersey USA 2017, Chhavi Verg, answers her final question as a top 5 finalist onstage during The MISS USA Competition on Sunday, May 14. Later, Kara McCullough, Miss District Of Columbia USA 2017, was announced as the new Miss USA at the conclusion of the two-hour special programming event on FOX from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization. Photographer: Patrick Prather.

Photo: Brooke Bezanson, Miss Montana USA 2017, during a visit to the South Point Bull Housing on May 12, 2017. The Miss USA contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 8:00 PM ET live on Sunday, May 14, from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, to see who will become Miss USA 2017. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization. Photographer: Tom Starkweather.

Photo: Adrianna David, Miss Maryland USA 2017, during a photoshoot at Maverick Helicopters on May 7, 2017. The Miss USA contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 8:00 PM ET live on Sunday, May 14, from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, to see who will become Miss USA 2017. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization. Photographer: Benjamin Askinas.

Photo: Nancy Gonzalez, Miss Texas USA 2017, and Professional Bull Rider, Matt Tripplet, during a visit to the South Point Bull Housing on May 12, 2017. The Miss USA contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 8:00 PM ET live on Sunday, May 14, from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, to see who will become Miss USA 2017. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization. Photographer: Tom Starkweather.

Photo: Brooke Bezanson, Miss Montana USA 2017, and Professional Bull Rider, Matt Tripplet, during a visit to the South Point Bull Housing on May 12, 2017. The Miss USA contestants have been touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss USA crown in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tune in to the FOX telecast at 8:00 PM ET live on Sunday, May 14, from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, to see who will become Miss USA 2017. Image provided by & Copyright © The Miss Universe Organization. Photographer: Tom Starkweather.

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May 2, 2017

International Jazz Day 2017 Worldwide Celebration concludes with Global Concert in Havana, Cuba

Havana, Cuba - Following thousands of events taking place in over 190 countries, International Jazz Day 2017 culminated in a concert streamed worldwide from Havana’s historic Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso. As the International Jazz Day 2017 Global Host City, the musically vibrant city of Havana also presented a wide range of concerts and education programs.

Established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in coordination with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, International Jazz Day is recognized on the official calendars of UNESCO and the United Nations. Each year, on April 30, International Jazz Day highlights the role of jazz in promoting freedom, creativity and intercultural dialogue, and uniting people from all corners of the globe. Toyota served as Lead Partner of International Jazz Day 2017.

The Global Concert included an all-star group of musicians from Cuba and around the world performing “Cuba Bop” and “Manteca”. Cuban trumpet virtuoso Julio Padron played Freddie Hubbard’s composition, while the acclaimed vocalist Cassandra Wilson performed her composition “You Move Me”.

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